I act like Im better off without you.

Like Im glad that youre gone.

Like Ive finally raised my standards and realized that I can do so much better than you.

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Ive managed to live my life without you for so long that Ive become used to it.

I talk to other boys now.

I flirt with them like we used to do.

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Some of them are only welcome distractions, and others are guys that I genuinly like.

That I can honestly imagine dating.

Thats why I no longer have the temptation to text you.

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I no longer punch in out messages and delete them before sending.

I no longer feel the urge to chase after you.

Im completely and utterly over you.

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At least, thats what I tell myself.

But ifyouwere the one to contactme?

I dont think I would be able to say no.

I would jump right back into the arms of a boy I swear Ive stopped loving.

I would take you back if you promised things would be different.

If you swore to take me out on romantic dates and introduce me to your parents.

If you made an effort to treat me the way you should have treated me the first time around.

If you wanted to take our relationship seriously.

If you wanted to spend the rest of your life with me.

I would take you back if you came back.

I would love you all over again or maybe Ive never actually stopped.

Holly Riordan is the author ofSevere(d), A Creepy Poetry Collection.Order your copyhere.